<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from FMC
Corporation Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1998 and is qualified
in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000,000
       
                             
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<PERIOD-START>                            JAN-01-1998
<PERIOD-END>                              SEP-30-1998
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<SECURITIES>                                        0        
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<ALLOWANCES>                                       14
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<PREFERRED-MANDATORY>                               0
<PREFERRED>                                         0
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<OTHER-SE>                                        755
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<TOTAL-REVENUES>                                 3323
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<FN>
<F1>  Income from continuing operations before accounting change is net of
      minority interests of $4 for September 30, 1998. Minority interests are
      primarily limited partners share of partnership profits for which tax has
      not been provided.
</FN>